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Islam- Day 9
Lyon- Sharia Law (cont.)
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/29/2013

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What kind of punishment will you receive, according to the Sharia Law, for Adultery or Fornication?
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100 lashes
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What is the only was to be accused for adultery or fornication?
Definition
If there is 4 adult witnesses of upright character
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According to the Sharia Law, what kind of punishment will you receive for slander/false accusations?
Definition
80 lashes
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How was Muhammad's wife Aisha falsely accused?
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She rode on a camel with an old friend and rumors spread
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In some predominately Muslim countries, how is Sharia enforced?
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As a national law
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What happened in Afghanistan with Sharia law?
Definition
The Taliban enforced a strict interpretation of Sharia law on all citizens
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How do many westerners view sharia?
Definition
Negatively
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Since 2010, how many states have proposed legislation banning Sharia from their courts?
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two dozen
Term
What does Jihad mean?
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To struggle
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What does the Jihad refer to when relating it to a Muslim?
Definition
The struggle to live out their life as a Muslim.
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What are 4 things Jihad can refer to the struggle of?
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Satan, evil desires, heretics, and unbelievers
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The Qur'an warns against __________ in Religion.
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Compulsion (being forced to believe something)
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What did Muhammad grant in the Medina charter?
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Freedom of Religion
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How should Muslims treat Christians and Jews?
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As brothers and sisters
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The Qur'an commands ________ with unbelievers.
Definition
patience
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The responsibilities with Muslims are to share their _______, not condemn others
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faith
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The Qur'an does contain verses which speak of killing non-Muslims, but how should they be read?
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In context
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Where else are their places of people killing non believers?
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Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
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